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There are times when I wonder if it's worth it to dress up as Spidey....YEP!!!

An Email I got today that I wanted to share that totally made my day!

From: Mueller, Kimberly
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 11:50 AM
To: Norbot, Peter
Subject: FW: Thank You

Hi Peter,

This email will really make your day…

Thank you so much for doing whatever it is you did to help out this little boy.

Kim Mueller
Programming Coordinator

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From: Rose Portel
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 11:44 AM
To: Mueller, Kimberly (RX); Tatara, Peter (RX)
Cc: Kinney, Christopher (RX)
Subject: Thank You

I hope I got the right person(s)...if not please disregard.

Dear C2E2,
I wanted to send you an email on what your convention has done to my 7 year old boy. My husband and I went to your convention in Chicago, to cheer him up since he’s been having a bad year. My son, Scott is not the most popular kid in his class and has been getting picked on by some other kids in his school. Both my husband and I have gone to the school to discuss this matter with the principle and the other kid’s parents. It has worked a few times, but generates back again. It appears that no one can stop “Bullies” or change the way the parents raise them. Scott doesn’t cause any trouble, does his homework on time, is a good kid at and out of home, it just pains me to see him go to school afraid to be picked on. It’s just been a troubled time for him so my husband and I decided to take him downtown on Friday to see C2E2 since Scott loves comic books.
His favorite is Spider-Man and when we arrived we saw that Spider-Man wouldn’t be appearing until Sunday. We were a little upset since Scott looks up to Spider-Man a lot. You should see his room. Anyways as we walked the convention floor, we were buying him some toys and asked the vender if Spider-Man would be coming any earlier, the vender didn’t know, but there was a man there that over heard us and told us that he would appear on Saturday as well. We explained to him that we only had a Friday ticket and our son really wanted to meet Spider-Man. I don’t know if this man worked for you, he had on a white t-shirt that said POP! on it and black baseball cap, but he looked down at Scott, smiled and said to him “I actually know Spidey, if you wait right here I can guarantee you that he’ll be here. I’ll go fetch him for you if you like?” We were shocked and agreed to remain right where we were. After five minutes I hear my son shout out “SPIDER-MAN!!!” There he was a personal appearance with his favorite hero!! Scott talked to Spider-Man for a while and after that…he became a changed boy. I don’t know what Spider-Man said, but Scott is more social, happier, and doesn’t let any bully pick on him. His grades have actually improved as well! His teacher called us to let us know that he has been helping his classmates with his homework if they have any trouble! He even gain so much confindence to join the baseball team! We are so very proud of him!
I don’t know if you know who the person in the Spider-Man costume was, but if you see him, please tell him Thank You and Thank You as well!! The show was fun and fantastic after Spider-Man met up with Scott.

Sincerely,
Rose

Pete, you're kind of my hero.

Aw, what a great story! Amazing work as always Pete.

That's the best thing I've ever read.

Holy shit!
Good job,Pete!

That's really great, Pete! Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

awww

I'm tearing up.

You are a real life hero, Pete.

Thanks guys, but seriously right time right place.

Plus he was a good kid! Oh and score one for POP! being referenced on the email!

Everything about that email just made my day.

Wow! Great job Pete! That story is so cool.

So is Spidey coming back next year?

That is awesome. Keep up the good work.

Pete, after reading that.......I think you should hold off on the retiring of the suit.

Chi-Town Spidey wrote:Oh and score one for POP! being referenced on the email!

Yeah...maybe we can get some link love, now! Jesus....

potatojoe wrote:Wow! Great job Pete! That story is so cool.

So is Spidey coming back next year?

Denim wrote:Pete, after reading that.......I think you should hold off on the retiring of the suit.

Sorry Guys, I will retire the suit after SDCC. It's not because I'm tired of it, I love dressing around as Spidey and have awesome memories because of it, especially situations like the one I showed you. But I have done it for 5 years now, it was great doing it! I loved every part of it, it's just I'm at a point in my life now where I find things more of an important matter for me. My wife being number one on that list, my friends, my job, my family. I've done the Spider-Man thing. I think that's what differs from me and my comic book counterpart.

I will help anyone to the ends of the earth, even without costume. Ask some of the guys and gals on this thread, they’ll tell ya. I know the responsibilities that come with that costume, you can't just walk around and say "I'm spidey." You put on that mask and you act, jump, crouch, talk, and do whatever a spider can, but I also have a responsibility to my wife, my friends, my job, my family, hell...my dog! That comes first. After SDCC I can look back on my life and say "Yeah...I did that." with a smile because it sent a positive good message. This is why I made that costume in the first place.

I'll still be the Chi-Town Spidey and if a situation comes up where I think I should dawn the mask again, I will. After SDCC (Knize let me know about that, FB message ya), I'm just gonna be me and hopefully I'll send positive messages without the mask.

Awesome job Pete, a little hope goes a long way. Dude we have to hook up once at SDCC so I can get my pic with the webhead before he hangs it up.

Chi-Town Spidey wrote:There are times when I wonder if it's worth it to dress up as Spidey....YEP!!!

An Email I got today that I wanted to share that totally made my day!

From: Mueller, Kimberly
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 11:50 AM
To: Norbot, Peter
Subject: FW: Thank You

Hi Peter,

This email will really make your day…

Thank you so much for doing whatever it is you did to help out this little boy.

Kim Mueller
Programming Coordinator

________________________________________
From: Rose Portel
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 11:44 AM
To: Mueller, Kimberly (RX); Tatara, Peter (RX)
Cc: Kinney, Christopher (RX)
Subject: Thank You

I hope I got the right person(s)...if not please disregard.

Dear C2E2,
I wanted to send you an email on what your convention has done to my 7 year old boy. My husband and I went to your convention in Chicago, to cheer him up since he’s been having a bad year. My son, Scott is not the most popular kid in his class and has been getting picked on by some other kids in his school. Both my husband and I have gone to the school to discuss this matter with the principle and the other kid’s parents. It has worked a few times, but generates back again. It appears that no one can stop “Bullies” or change the way the parents raise them. Scott doesn’t cause any trouble, does his homework on time, is a good kid at and out of home, it just pains me to see him go to school afraid to be picked on. It’s just been a troubled time for him so my husband and I decided to take him downtown on Friday to see C2E2 since Scott loves comic books.
His favorite is Spider-Man and when we arrived we saw that Spider-Man wouldn’t be appearing until Sunday. We were a little upset since Scott looks up to Spider-Man a lot. You should see his room. Anyways as we walked the convention floor, we were buying him some toys and asked the vender if Spider-Man would be coming any earlier, the vender didn’t know, but there was a man there that over heard us and told us that he would appear on Saturday as well. We explained to him that we only had a Friday ticket and our son really wanted to meet Spider-Man. I don’t know if this man worked for you, he had on a white t-shirt that said POP! on it and black baseball cap, but he looked down at Scott, smiled and said to him “I actually know Spidey, if you wait right here I can guarantee you that he’ll be here. I’ll go fetch him for you if you like?” We were shocked and agreed to remain right where we were. After five minutes I hear my son shout out “SPIDER-MAN!!!” There he was a personal appearance with his favorite hero!! Scott talked to Spider-Man for a while and after that…he became a changed boy. I don’t know what Spider-Man said, but Scott is more social, happier, and doesn’t let any bully pick on him. His grades have actually improved as well! His teacher called us to let us know that he has been helping his classmates with his homework if they have any trouble! He even gain so much confindence to join the baseball team! We are so very proud of him!
I don’t know if you know who the person in the Spider-Man costume was, but if you see him, please tell him Thank You and Thank You as well!! The show was fun and fantastic after Spider-Man met up with Scott.

Sincerely,
Rose

That was without a doubt the most awesome thing I've ever heard. Peter, you have all the qualities that make an awesome hero. Well done sir.

Chi-Town Spidey wrote:

potatojoe wrote:Wow! Great job Pete! That story is so cool.

So is Spidey coming back next year?

Denim wrote:Pete, after reading that.......I think you should hold off on the retiring of the suit.

Sorry Guys, I will retire the suit after SDCC. It's not because I'm tired of it, I love dressing around as Spidey and have awesome memories because of it, especially situations like the one I showed you. But I have done it for 5 years now, it was great doing it! I loved every part of it, it's just I'm at a point in my life now where I find things more of an important matter for me. My wife being number one on that list, my friends, my job, my family. I've done the Spider-Man thing. I think that's what differs from me and my comic book counterpart.

I will help anyone to the ends of the earth, even without costume. Ask some of the guys and gals on this thread, they’ll tell ya. I know the responsibilities that come with that costume, you can't just walk around and say "I'm spidey." You put on that mask and you act, jump, crouch, talk, and do whatever a spider can, but I also have a responsibility to my wife, my friends, my job, my family, hell...my dog! That comes first. After SDCC I can look back on my life and say "Yeah...I did that." with a smile because it sent a positive good message. This is why I made that costume in the first place.

I'll still be the Chi-Town Spidey and if a situation comes up where I think I should dawn the mask again, I will. After SDCC (Knize let me know about that, FB message ya), I'm just gonna be me and hopefully I'll send positive messages without the mask.

Dude, you just rock on every level.

Great read, my hats off to you spidey the memories you gave this little boy and his parents is priceless. I tear up a little every time I read that letter, having kids of my own that age I understand how positive what you did for them is

Pete, that owns.

Pete, I've never met you, and I wasn't at C2E2, but you're my hero, for serious.

That email had me smiling throughout. Fuck Santa, you're magic!

Pete another example of why you rock and why people love you, Now if I can only get Spidey to come out of retirement one year for NYCC

All I know is that I was at work and this message was posted and Foxy linked me to it and I kid you not, it had me a bit teary eyed. I tweeted Pete back, I retweeted this message, I even asked others to RT it and take the time to read it.

What he did right there is something that you cant describe but you know it gives you a good feeling in the heart.

Pete, you are retiring the costume and there will be others dressed as Spidey. But there will never be another Chi Town Spidey. I am honored to say that I met you and that I hung out with you.

I cant wait to see the pictures from SDCC and your final Spidey adventure.

Thanks everyone.